State Forests in Maryland

Garrett State Forest - Kindness Demonstration Area

Come out and enjoy a self-guided hike through the KINDNESS DEMONSTRATION AREA

The Kindness Demonstration Area features a 1.25 mile self guided hiking trail through 387 acres of forestland with signs explaining forest management and wildlife improvement practices.

Often referred to as the “birthplace of forestry and conservation in Maryland,” this area is part of the Garrett brothers’ original 2,000-acre land donation which started Maryland’s Forestry and Public Lands System.

See the forest through the trees and better understand how foresters manage our precious forest resources.

Come out and enjoy a self-guided hike through the KINDNESS DEMONSTRATION AREA

Directions - From I-68 East or West

Take Exit 14 and merge onto U.S. Rt. 219 South toward Oakland - 26.0 Miles